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LL51 GFK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,151 mi
Last recorded135,151 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 135,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 125,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 113,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2010 102,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,261 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,384 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 51,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,578 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LL51 GFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL51 GFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LL51 GFK registered?

LL51 GFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LL51 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 GFK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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